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Used Commuter Cars for Sale Under $30,000 Near Ames, IA

9,479 results
Ames, IA
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD Emerald Chevrolet

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Limited 4WD

131,824 miles

$13,498

Fair Deal
Audubon, IA
70 mi away
Year:
2017
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Grand Cherokee
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:
295 hp 3.6L V6
Exterior color:
Bright White Clearcoat
Combined gas mileage:
21 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
131,824
Stock number:
P2207
VIN:
1C4RJFBG1HC789691

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2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred AWD

2025 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S Preferred AWD

3,728 miles

$28,499

Great Deal
Certified Pre-Owned
Urbandale, IA
29 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
Mazda
Model:
CX-5
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
187 hp 2.5L I4
Exterior color:
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
3,728
Stock number:
S0688488ML
VIN:
JM3KFBCM3S0688488

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2016 Honda Civic Touring

2016 Honda Civic

Touring

166,912 miles

$11,995

Fair Deal
Ames, IA
2 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
Honda
Model:
Civic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
174 hp 1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Lunar Silver Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
36 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission
Mileage:
166,912
Stock number:
26426A
VIN:
19XFC1F98GE013772

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2013 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

2013 Honda CR-V

EX-L AWD

125,159 miles

$11,995

Great Deal
Johnston, IA
25 mi away
Year:
2013
Make:
Honda
Model:
CR-V
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
185 hp 2.4L I4
Exterior color:
Polished Metal Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
26 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
125,159
Stock number:
2
VIN:
2HKRM4H76DH605413

2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD

2021 Toyota RAV4

XLE AWD

92,373 miles

$23,197

Good Deal
Store transfer to Urbandale, IA
832 mi away • Price includes $1,199 shipping Price includes $1,199 shipping
Year:
2021
Make:
Toyota
Model:
RAV4
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
2.5L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
92,373
Stock number:
28301248
VIN:
2T3P1RFV9MW196136

2017 Toyota Prius v Two FWD

2017 Toyota Prius v

Two FWD

99,726 miles

$15,797

Good Deal
Store transfer to Urbandale, IA
799 mi away • Price includes $799 shipping Price includes $799 shipping
Year:
2017
Make:
Toyota
Model:
Prius v
Body type:
Wagon
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
134 hp 1.8L I4 Hybrid
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
41 MPG
Fuel type:
Hybrid
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
99,726
Stock number:
27977131
VIN:
JTDZN3EU4HJ073903

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2008 Pontiac G6

GXP

107,220 miles

$6,499

Great Deal
Mason City, IA
80 mi away
Year:
2008
Make:
Pontiac
Model:
G6
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
252 hp 3.6L V6
Exterior color:
Gray (Magnetic (Carbon Flash Metallic))
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black (Ebony)
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Mileage:
107,220
Stock number:
N1330A
VIN:
1G2ZM177084258502

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2016 Jeep Compass

Sport

75,075 miles

$9,425

Good Deal
Mt Ayr, IA
96 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Compass
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
158 hp 2L I4
Exterior color:
Silver
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission
Mileage:
75,075
Stock number:
26040B
VIN:
1C4NJCBA4GD611890

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2012 Subaru Forester

2.5X Premium

100,042 miles

$9,995

Good Deal
Iowa Falls, IA
39 mi away
Year:
2012
Make:
Subaru
Model:
Forester
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
170 hp 2.5L H4
Exterior color:
Sky Blue Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray (Platinum)
Transmission:
4-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
100,042
Stock number:
A25125TBTB
VIN:
JF2SHADC5CH462301

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2021 Nissan Rogue

SL AWD

112,668 miles

$15,990

Great Deal
Forest City, IA
85 mi away
Year:
2021
Make:
Nissan
Model:
Rogue
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
181 hp 2.5L I4
Exterior color:
Boulder Gray Pearl
Combined gas mileage:
28 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black (Charcoal)
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission
Mileage:
112,668
Stock number:
C1864A
VIN:
5N1AT3CB3MC756867

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2011 Lincoln MKS

3.7L

164,360 miles

$5,576

Good Deal
Clear Lake, IA
78 mi away
Year:
2011
Make:
Lincoln
Model:
MKS
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
273 hp 3.7L V6
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
20 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
164,360
Stock number:
11-9398
VIN:
1LNHL9DR1BG609398

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2018 Ford Edge

SEL AWD

171,955 miles

$7,459

Great Deal
Garner, IA
75 mi away
Year:
2018
Make:
Ford
Model:
Edge
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
280 hp 3.5L V6
Exterior color:
Blue
Combined gas mileage:
20 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black (Ebony)
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
171,955
Stock number:
GRRAUA0017A
VIN:
2FMPK4J84JBB56803

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2019 Jeep Renegade

Altitude 4WD

75,603 miles

$13,695

Great Deal
Johnston, IA
26 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Renegade
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:
180 hp 2.4L I4
Exterior color:
Gray (Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat)
Combined gas mileage:
25 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
9-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
75,603
Stock number:
KPK55649V
VIN:
ZACNJBBB1KPK55649

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

LT Extended Cab 4WD

142,396 miles

$14,995

Good Deal
Iowa Falls, IA
39 mi away
Year:
2012
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Silverado 2500HD
Body type:
Pickup Truck
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:
360 hp 6L V8
Exterior color:
Summit White
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black (Ebony)
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Mileage:
142,396
Stock number:
25F154A
VIN:
1GC2KXCG9CZ227210

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2019 Toyota Tacoma

TRD Sport Access Cab 4WD

87,270 miles

$27,995

Good Deal
Marengo, IA
82 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
Toyota
Model:
Tacoma
Body type:
Pickup Truck
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:
278 hp 3.5L V6
Exterior color:
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
19 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray (Graphite w/Gun Metal)
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual
Mileage:
87,270
Stock number:
M5301C
VIN:
5TFSZ5AN8KX179887

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2020 Jeep Cherokee

Latitude Plus FWD

84,770 miles

$14,900

Good Deal
Coon Rapids, IA
55 mi away
Year:
2020
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Cherokee
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
180 hp 2.4L I4
Exterior color:
Light Brownstone Pearlcoat
Combined gas mileage:
26 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
9-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
84,770
Stock number:
16641A
VIN:
1C4PJLLB7LD544034

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

LT Extended Cab 4WD

139,964 miles

$12,500

Great Deal
Pocahontas, IA
72 mi away
Year:
2012
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Silverado 2500HD
Body type:
Pickup Truck
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:
360 hp 6L V8
Exterior color:
Silver Ice Metallic
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black (Ebony)
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Mileage:
139,964
Stock number:
P417C
VIN:
1GC2KXCG1CZ324157

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2015 Nissan Frontier

SV Crew Cab 4WD

193,613 miles

$8,900

Good Deal
Pocahontas, IA
72 mi away
Year:
2015
Make:
Nissan
Model:
Frontier
Body type:
Pickup Truck
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:
261 hp 4L V6
Exterior color:
Arctic Blue Metallic
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray (Steel)
Transmission:
5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Mileage:
193,613
Stock number:
P309B
VIN:
1N6AD0EVXFN704731

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2019 RAM 1500

Laramie Crew Cab 4WD

130,026 miles

$22,800

Good Deal
Pocahontas, IA
72 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
RAM
Model:
1500
Body type:
Pickup Truck
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:
395 hp 5.7L V8
Exterior color:
Delmonico Red Pearlcoat
Combined gas mileage:
18 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
130,026
Stock number:
P10203A
VIN:
1C6SRFJT9KN516929

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2016 Ford Mustang

GT Premium Coupe RWD

48,001 miles

$26,900

Good Deal
Pocahontas, IA
72 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
Ford
Model:
Mustang
Body type:
Coupe
Doors:
2 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine:
435 hp 5L V8
Exterior color:
Shadow Black
Combined gas mileage:
20 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black (Ebony W/Metal Gray Stitch)
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual
Mileage:
48,001
Stock number:
P10233A
VIN:
1FA6P8CF2G5237340

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2021 GMC Terrain

SLE FWD

62,178 miles

$18,000

Great Deal
Coon Rapids, IA
55 mi away
Year:
2021
Make:
GMC
Model:
Terrain
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
170 hp 1.5L I4
Exterior color:
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Combined gas mileage:
27 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black
Transmission:
9-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
62,178
Stock number:
16530A
VIN:
3GKALMEV7ML317715

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2022 Ford Edge

ST Line AWD

39,032 miles

$25,900

Good Deal
Coon Rapids, IA
55 mi away
Year:
2022
Make:
Ford
Model:
Edge
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
250 hp 2L I4
Exterior color:
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Combined gas mileage:
24 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black (Ebony)
Transmission:
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
39,032
Stock number:
16587A
VIN:
2FMPK4J96NBA01555

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2014 Ford F-150

XLT SuperCrew 4WD

108,442 miles

$16,500

Fair Deal
Coon Rapids, IA
55 mi away
Year:
2014
Make:
Ford
Model:
F-150
Body type:
Pickup Truck
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:
365 hp 3.5L V6
Exterior color:
Oxford White
Combined gas mileage:
18 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
108,442
Stock number:
16649CC
VIN:
1FTFW1ET6EKD31467

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2023 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S Select AWD

29,188 miles

$24,999

Fair Deal
Urbandale, IA
29 mi away
Year:
2023
Make:
Mazda
Model:
CX-5
Body type:
SUV / Crossover
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
All-Wheel Drive
Engine:
187 hp 2.5L I4
Exterior color:
Jet Black Mica
Combined gas mileage:
27 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
29,188
Stock number:
P0235646MT
VIN:
JM3KFBBM9P0235646

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